Around Town Exedra plaza turns 100 with help from Piedmont Beautification Foundation By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | February 21, 2025 Beautiful from all angles and in all seasons, the Exedra has become a symbol of the city.
Health Matters Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases, raising concerns about undetected spread By KFF Health News | February 21, 2025 Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to grow because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections.
health Keeping seniors in the swim — Gym membership a big Medicare benefit, for now By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 21, 2025 Eligible seniors can take advantage of the SilverSneakers benefit -- and access community fitness centers (and pools) nationwide.
Housing No new ADUs here: When California law and homeowner association rules collide By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 21, 2025 A raft of California laws on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been particularly aggressive in stripping locals of their regulatory say-so.
Bay Area Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County DA, pledges to ‘get back to business’ By Thomas Hughes and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 New DA vows to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims.
Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
Bay Area Port of Oakland appoints McKenney as next executive director; first woman to hold title By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 McKenney has had a number of roles at the port since 1994, including aviation planning manager and interim executive director.
gavin newsom Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 19, 2025 Newsom is getting props for being highly involved and available from day one.
City The Blotter | Trespasser arrested on King Avenue By Damin Esper | February 18, 2025 Man claimed to own home. Plus: police follow trail to identify and arrest hit-and-run suspect.
Around Town ‘Presidents are not kings’: Protestors rally in Oakland against Musk, Trump administration By Exedra Staff and additional reporting by Kathleen Kirkwood of Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Organizers expected 50 participants; more than 1,500 showed up.